Brickwork Repairs Newbridge
Brickwork is tough, but it is not maintenance-free. Our brickwork repair service in Newbridge puts right damaged bricks, failed mortar and cracked masonry before water gets in and the problem grows.
Irish weather is hard on masonry. Rain soaks in, frost makes the water expand, and bricks can crack or flake. Mortar between them gradually erodes, which lets even more moisture reach the wall.
Small faults are worth dealing with early. A few damaged bricks or open joints are straightforward to repair. Left for a few winters, they can lead to damp inside and more extensive work.
What our brickwork repairs can include
- Cutting out cracked, crumbling or flaking bricks, and replacing them with the closest match we can find
- Raking out failed mortar and repointing the joints
- Repairing cracks in brick, block and masonry walls
- Rebuilding small sections of garden or boundary walls
- Cleaning the repaired area so it blends in with the wall
How we work
We start by looking at the wall and working out what has gone wrong. Sometimes it is just the mortar. Sometimes the bricks themselves have failed, or there is movement in the wall that needs a closer look.
We explain what we find in plain terms and agree the repair with you before we start. If the wall needs more than a repair, we will tell you honestly.
We work carefully to match your existing brick and mortar as closely as possible. A neat repair should not draw the eye.
Related work
Signs your brickwork needs attention
Look for cracked or crumbling bricks, gaps in the mortar, green staining below gutters, damp patches inside, or bricks that have started to flake. Any of these is worth a closer look.
Cleaning a wall often reveals faults that were hidden by growth, which is the ideal time to put them right.
Mortar repairs are covered in more detail under repointing.
Would you like a free quote for brickwork repairs in Newbridge? Call our team on 085 786 9725 and we will be happy to help.
